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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length movie every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

8:00pm – Masterpiece Mystery! Presents: Poirot X: Murder On The Orient Express
David Suchet (Henry VIII, The Way We Live Now) stars as suave Belgian super sleuth Hercule Poirot in this mystery based on the novels by Agatha Christie. Whether he’s on holiday abroad, taking a countryside break or simply going about his business near his central London home, Poirot finds himself exercising his “little grey cells” by helping police investigate crimes and murders, whether they ask for his help or not. Securing a last-minute ticket on the Orient Express from Istanbul to London, Poirot finds himself amongst a host of eclectic fellow passengers. When the train becomes caught in a snowdrift and a passenger is found brutally murdered mid-voyage, the famous Belgian detective is called upon to investigate the crime and find the culprit. Dame Eileen Atkins (Cranford), Hugh Bonneville (Miss Austen Regrets) and David Morrissey (Sense and Sensibility) guest star.

9:30pm – David Suchet on the Orient Express
This program takes us across the Europe of today and reaches into bygone eras. With glamour, insight, charm, beautiful photography and fascinating characters, Suchet leads us on an epic journey on an iconic train through a series of romantic cities and stunning scenery.

The entire first series of Masterpiece Downton Abbey airs noon to 6 pm Sunday. Then starting at 6 pm Sunday, the first three parts of Downton Abbey, Series II depict the lives of the noble Crawley family and the staff who serve them, set at their Edwardian country house in the early 2oth century.

Live From Lincoln Center at 9 pm Monday presents a program of favorite arias and ensembles, including selections by Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti, Massenet, Mascagni, Handel and Wagner, from The Richard Tucker Opera Gala.

First Freedom: The Fight For Religious Liberty at 7 pm Tuesday profiles the generation of colonial Americans who raised the ideal of religious freedom to the level of a fundamental human right.

Iranian Americans at 8:30 pm Tuesday explores the history and lives of the Iranian American community in the United States.

Frontline at 9:30 pm Tuesday presents the epic story of the rise of Christianity.

Nature at 7 pm Wednesday documents the breathtaking landscapes framing intimate scenes of wolves and coyotes, elk and bison, bears and otters as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year in “Christmas in Yellowstone”.

NOVA at 8 pm Wednesday follows an international team of archeologists, architects and engineers to find out if they can reverse the destructive forces of man and nature to save one of the great wonders of the ancient world in “Riddles Of The Sphinx”.

NOVA at 9 pm Wednesday travels to one of Egypt’s most impressive temples, built some 3,500 years ago for the celebrated female pharaoh Hatshepsut, in search of answers to a tantalizing archeological mystery in “Building Pharaoh’s Ship” at 9 pm Wednesday.

Actor/Comedian David Cross talks about his career on Overheard with Evan Smith at 7 pm Thursday.

Arts In Context at 7:30 pm Thursday profiles Fantastic Fest, the largest genre film festival in the U.S. specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action, and just plain fantastic movies from around the world, in “All My Friends Are Vampires”.

The Mind of a Chef at 8 pm Thursday explores Chef David Chang’s past: dishes from childhood, summer eating, his time in Japan and golf.

The Daytripper at 8:30 pm Thursday follows Chet to Stephenville, TX as he visits Dublin Bottling Works, sees some barrel racing at Lone Star Arena, and polishes it off with chicken fried steak in the “cowboy capital of the world”.

Emmy and golden Globe-winning actress Jane Seymour and Grammy Award-winning baritone Nathan Gunn join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in a magnificent Christmas special featuring some of the season’s best-loved songs on Christmas With The Mormon Tabernacle Choir at 9 pm Thursday.

Great Performances at 9 pm Friday presents The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour”, a film arguably ahead of its time with a mostly improvised and loosely plotted script based around a surreal dreamlike coach trip to an unknown destination.

Replace lawn or cover the ground under trees with water-wise plants on Central Texas Gardener at noon Saturday. On tour, a gardener created sculptural art in a healing garden to soothe cancer traumas.

Starting at 8 pm Saturday, the first three parts of Downton Abbey, Series II depict the lives of the noble Crawley family and the staff who serve them, set at their Edwardian country house in the early 20th century.

Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 at 6 pm Sunday recaps the 25th birthday concert of the legendary musical with a company of over 300 actors and musicians at the O2 Arena in London.

Downton Abbey Revisited at 10 pm Sunday savors great moments from the series’ first two seasons, along with cast interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage and a sneak peek at what’s in store for the Crawleys as they enter the Roaring Twenties.

Seeking to answer the question of what happened in the engine and boiler rooms after the collision, Saving The Titanic at 7 pm Tuesday tells the story of the disaster from below deck, with the action taking place between the time the crew embark the Titanic at Southampton and the eventual sinking of the ship.

Generations after the ship’s sink, stories of the Titanic are still unfolding as host Len Goodman meets the modern-day descendants to learn how, 100 years after it sank, the Titanic’s legacy lives on Titanic with Len Goodman at 8 pm Tuesday.

Nature at 7 pm Wednesday explores the most feline, the most intelligent, the most dangerous, and, until recently, one of the least understood predators on land in “Revealing The Leopard”.

NOVA at 8 pm Wednesday follows a new generation of researchers finding important clues in the landscape surrounding Stonehenge, one of the densest concentrations of prehistoric structures in the world, in “Secrets of Stonehenge”.

What does it take for a family to survive and thrive in Texas? Fighting Chance at 8 pm Thursday follows the lives of five families and shows the tough choices they must make — sacrifices that most Texans could not imagine. Civic Summit at 8:30 pm Thursday features Austin community members and leaders in conversation to discuss What it Takes for Texas Families to get by. Hear how different cities address issues and provide solutions for their communities. Learn also about tools and resources available to help families get ahead.

Great Performances at 9 pm Friday presents “Magical Mystery Tour Revisited”, a documentary chronicling the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the film and provides context for “the summer of love” era that set the scene for its production.

KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

9:30pm – Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
A fatherless reform school kid, Steve McQueen joined the Marines, but was never far from trouble – until he found acting and the woman who would always love him. He was one of Hollywood’s highest paid stars, and one of its most difficult. His rise to icon and the inevitable descent are told by those who watched it happen. Clips include: The Magnificent Seven, Love With the Proper Stranger, The Cincinnati Kid, The Reivers, The Great Escape, The Thomas Crown Affair and Bullitt. His life story is told with home movies and the recollections of his first wife, Neile McQueen Toffel; children Terri and Chad; actors Chuck Norris, Karl Malden and Don Gordon; and the directors, producers, agents and racing buddies who knew and understood him. Narrated by James Coburn.

10:30pm – Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
This program documents the history of rock radio – from the AM deejays to the FM pioneers who fanned the flames of the ’60s, to the silencing of rock radio by the government and big-business interests, to its promise of rebirth on satellite radio. AIRPLAY shares the story of the 50-year struggle for the soul of music radio, told by the deejays and the artists they made stars. Musicians include: Crosby, Stills and Nash, Grace Slick, Little Steven Van Zandt, Bob Weir and Ray Manzarek (The Doors). In addition, legendary disc jockeys talk about the hits and the history they made together through interviews, archival footage and airchecks, some never seen or heard on television before.

Performers from the mid- to late-60s singi their biggest hits in archival footage from the classic TV show on Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers 1966-1969 at 6 pm Sunday.

Downton Abbey Revisited at 8 pm Sunday, 8:30 pm Thursday and 8:30 pm Saturday savors great moments from the series’ first two seasons, along with cast interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage and a sneak peek at what’s in store for the Crawleys as they enter the Roaring Twenties.

Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 at 7 pm Monday recaps the 25th birthday concert of the legendary musical with a company of over 300 actors and musicians at the O2 Arena in London.

My Music opens the archives to present many never-before broadcast doo wop classics artist and songs from the vocal group era in Doo Wop Discoveries at 7 pm Tuesday.

From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, and Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, Rick Steves and his gang bring home a vivid and intimate look at how seven diverse cultures celebrate Christmas in Rick Steves’ European Christmas at 9 pm Tuesday.

Nature at 7 pm Wednesday looks firsthand at the most unlikely cross-species relationships imaginable, and through caregivers, biologists and animal behaviorists, explore what they suggest about the nature of animal emotions in “Animal Odd Couples.”

Tenors: Lead With Your Heart at 8:30 pm Wednesday and 7 pm Saturday presents an all-new set list from the internationally recognized group stretching the boundaries of classical crossover by combining classic songs, modern tunes and Spanish and French world music.

As your PBS station, it is KLRU’s mission to bring people together around important issues. KLRU does this through various educational and outreach initiatives. Our newest effort is a national collaboration called Next Avenue that features resources and an online discussion of issues facing those 50+. As part of that project we are also airing, Growing Bolder Sundays at 10:30 am on KLRU. Growing Bolder delivers empowering stories that inspire audiences of all ages to believe that it’s never too late to achieve their dreams. It features stories of masters athletes, cancer survivors, musicians, health experts, entrepreneurs and more.

Upcoming episodes:

12/2: “On A Mission”
The Father of Juicing Fights Back – He’s 87, still vibrant and still on a mission. Just don’t call Jay Kordich the Juiceman anymore. A legal battle took the name from him but not his spirit or his conviction. He believes raw juices saved his life more than 60 years ago. See why he’s been shouting it to the world ever since. Life Lessons From Coach Bill – Growing Bolder Vice President Bill Shafer spends his days guiding the GB team and his nights and weekends molding lives on his son’s youth hockey team. We followed Coach Bill and his team as they battled for a spot in their league’s championship and discovered what they learned off the ice may be more important than any final score at the rink. Man on a Mission – Mr. Bill is on a very serious crusade; to improve the lives of families in need. His job at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Orlando, Florida, is often back-breaking work, but Mr. Bill does it all with a smile. Hear what keeps him going.

12/9: “True Grit”
What’s SUP? – We had to know what’s SUP after receiving an email that read, “At 46 years old, I took a BOLD move, quit my 19+ year safe and secure job with the Florida Lottery and started living my dream.” That got our attention. We had to know more. We found a family living their dreams and helping others discover a new FUN way of exercising — at any age. Eclectic Collector – Everybody likes to collect things, but what if those things get out of hand? What if they take over everything? Audrey Lentz has always had an eye for things that please her. From Howdy Doody to the present day, from pinball to pez, she has an amazing collection. But what sets her apart is, her home… her ENTIRE home is her display case! True Grit – From the outside looking in, Tom Ross has it all — a high-powered job, Broadway plays in New York and downhill runs in Utah. From the inside looking out, the view is much different. When he came to a crossroads in life, he chose to start growing bolder.

12/16: “Gospel of Good”
From Broadway to Busts – Lawrence Holofcener wrote for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows,” Sammy Davis Jr. and Merv Griffin. After becoming one of the top songwriters around, he decided to walk away and take another risk — he wanted to be an actor. Not only did he become an actor, he made his debut on Broadway in “Stop the World, I Want to Get Off.” He even went on to star in “Hello, Dolly!” with Carol Channing and in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Now, at the age of 85, he’s a respected painter and sculptor. One of his most famous pieces is a tourist destination in London. He’s used two simple words to guide him through his amazing life: why not? Gospel of Good – With the daily news filled with stories of unethical businessmen and out-of-control corporate greed, we’re happy to shine the light on a Fortune 500 company and a retired CEO who are proving that giving back is the best way to move forward. The Most Vibrant 107-Year-Old in the World – At 107, Wilhelmina Hoorn raises the bar of what’s possible to a whole new level! Come celebrate her birthday with a woman who has lived around the world and seen great hardships and great joy. Plus, her birthday is made even more special by the fact that she gets to celebrate it with five generations of her family, including her three feisty daughters — all in their 80s themselves.

12/23: “Born To Dance”
With the Greatest of Ease – 67-Year-Old Joe Johnston is a champion at track and field, and the pole vault is his specialty. He flies through the air with the greatest of ease, but he’s no circus performer. Joe says he has the secret to life, and he’s sharing it with Growing Bolder. So She Thought She Could Dance – Thanks to the popularity of dance shows on network TV, dance studios around the country are busier than they’ve been in decades. Many more people would love to take lessons but worry about embarrassing themselves. By all accounts, Quin Bommelje was so bad when she first started, her teacher and even her husband couldn’t bear to watch. She had a hard time to keeping time to the beat. Now, her younger dance partner has a hard time keeping up with her! Final Resting Place – It’s art. It’s a memorial. It’s grandma’s cremated remains! We’re all about living and normally wouldn’t cover the National Funeral Directors Convention, but we heard the industry is changing rapidly. We promise, this story isn’t depressing. A little weird? Yeah, we’ll give you that. From launching your loved one’s ashes into space to tucking them into the barrel of a hunting fan’s shotgun, we’ll give you unusual ideas for a final resting place.

12/30: “Take Second Chances”
Famous Face – His life was one of abuse and rejection. The more he suffered, the stronger his resolve. No one believed in him, until a chance meeting with a fledgling talk show host changed everything. Now, after 20 years as Oprah Winfrey’s personal makeup artist, Reggie Wells is set to soar. Roderick Sewell – Just a few years ago, Roderick Sewell was a homeless teenager with no legs who was failing school. Today, he’s a world-class athlete, attends college and he’s set his sights on a big goal — making the Paralympics team. His life started turning around when he got involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization that not only provides running legs for disabled athletes — it provides a pathway to a successful life. Second Chance at Life – At age 68, Larry Pontius had a life expectancy counted in single-digit days. Even the smallest things reminded him of his own mortality — commercials for a football season he might never see; pictures of places he might never get to visit. Then came a life-changing call.

12/15 – No Time For Sergeants
A naive and stubborn Georgia rube (Andy Griffith) joins the peacetime Air Force and talks back to his sergeant (Myron McCormick). Cast: Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams.

12/29 – A Walk In The Clouds
A married chocolate salesman (Keanu Reeves) agrees to pose for a day as the new husband of a pregnant vineyard heiress (Aitana Sanchez-Gijon) in postwar California. Cast: Keanu Reeves, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Anthony Quinn.

In this riveting special, Downton Abbey Revisited at 7 pm and 8:30 pm Sunday, 9:30 pm Thursday, and 7 pm and 8:30 pm Saturday savors great moments from the series’ first two seasons, along with cast interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage and a sneak peek at what’s in store for the Crawleys as they enter the Roaring Twenties.

My Music opens the archives to present many never-before broadcast doo wop classics artist and songs from the vocal group era in Doo Wop Discoveries at 7 pm Monday.

My Music presents Motown’s biggest hits, b-sides, album cuts and radio classics from The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Miracles, Martha & The Vandellas and more in Motown: Big Hits and More at 9 pm Monday.

From the archives of the Ed Sullivan Show comes the best performances from the mid- to late-60s on Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers 1966-1969 at 7 pm Tuesday and 5 pm Saturday.

Dr. Fuhrman’s Immunity Solution! at 9 pm Tuesday gives his insights on how we can become almost totally resistant to colds, influenza, and other infections.

Hosted by Glee’s Matthew Morrison, Oscar Hammerstein II – Out of My Dreams at 7 pm Wednesday celebrates one of the most acclaimed lyricists and librettists of the 20th century.

Dr. Wayne Dyer offers viewers a detailed explanation of how to manifest that which is most important to them on Dr. Wayne Dyer – Wishes Fulfilled at 8:30 pm Wednesday.

Local arts night begins at 7 pm with KLRU Collective segments and the newest episode of Arts In Context profiling Austin’s annual Fantastic Fest, which is the largest genre film festival in the U.S.

The Daytripper focuses on Texas BBQ as Chet talks about his favorite spots to eat at 8:30 pm Thursday.

Pioneering activist and best-selling author Gloria Steinem discusses her life and career on Overheard With Evan Smith at 7:30 pm Friday.

Featuring performances from various legendary clubs and hot performance spots, My Music travels on location to London and around the UK to the place where the British Rock Era was born in British Beat: My Music at 9 pm Friday.

Add some punch with standout perennials that stand up to weather swings on Central Texas Gardener at noon Saturday. On tour, see how a gardener sliced out lawn for perennials that thrive in watering restrictions.

Nature “My Life As A Turkey” at 7 pm
Based on a true story. Deep in the wilds of Florida, writer and naturalist Joe Hutto was given the rare opportunity to raise wild turkeys from chicks. Hutto spent each day out and about as a “wild turkey” with his family of chicks until the day came when he had to let his children grow up and go off on their own. As it turned out, this was harder than he ever imagined. Hutto’s story eventually became a book, Illuminations in the Flatlands.

NOVA “Ancient Computer” at 8 pm
In 1900, a storm blew a boatload of sponge divers off course and forced them to take shelter by the tiny Mediterranean island of Antikythera. Diving the next day, they discovered a 2,000 year-old Greek shipwreck. Among the ship’s cargo they hauled up was an unimpressive green lump of corroded bronze. Rusted remnants of gear wheels could be seen on its surface, suggesting some kind of intricate mechanism. The first X-ray studies confirmed that idea, but how it worked and what it was for puzzled scientists for decades. Recently, hi-tech imaging has revealed the extraordinary truth: this unique clockwork machine was the world’s first computer. An array of 30 intricate bronze gear wheels, originally housed in a shoebox-size wooden case, was designed to predict the dates of lunar and solar eclipses, track the Moon’s subtle motions through the sky, and calculate the dates of significant events such as the Olympic Games. No device of comparable technological sophistication is known from anywhere in the world for at least another 1,000 years. So who was the genius inventor behind it? And what happened to the advanced astronomical and engineering knowledge of its makers? NOVA follows the ingenious sleuthing that finally decoded the truth behind the amazing ancient Greek computer.

NOVA ScienceNow “Can I Eat That?” at 9 pm
What are the secrets behind your favorite foods? Why are some treats – like chocolate chip cookies – delectable, while others – like cookies made with mealworms – disgusting? You may think you understand what makes something sweet, salty or bitter, but David Pogue gets a taste of a much more complicated truth as he ventures into labs and kitchens where everything from apple pie to Thanksgiving turkey to juicy grasshoppers is diced, sliced, dissected and put under the microscope. If scientists can uncover exactly what’s behind the mouth-watering flavors and textures we take for granted every day, could they help us enjoy our food more – without packing on the pounds?

Nature at 6 pm Sunday follows a wood duck family and discovers how they bond, migrate together, nurture and protect a brood of chicks and come full circle as they head to their wintering grounds in “An Original Duckumentary.”

In the first episode of Ken Burns’ The Dust Bowl at 7 pm and 9 pm Sunday, feel the full force of the worst manmade environmental disaster in America’s history as survivors recall the terror of the dust storms, the desperation of hungry families and how they managed to find hope even as the earth and heavens seemed to turn against them.

In the second episode of Ken Burns’ The Dust Bowl at 7 pm and 9 pm Monday, experience the gradual relief as the families of the plains seek new lives in California and government conservation efforts – and a break in the drought in 1939 – eventually stabilize the soil and bring the farms back to life, but with dangers of another Dust Bowl facing future generations.

David Geffen: American Masters at 7 pm Tuesday and 9 pm Thursday reveals an exclusive portrait of the record industry mogul who helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades.

Frontline at 9 pm Tuesday presents and unflinching and revealing exploration of what poverty means to children, and to the country’s future, in “Poor Kids.”

Nature at 7 pm Wednesday documents writer and naturalist Joe Hutto’s journey in raising wild turkeys from chicks until the day came when he had to let his children grow up and go off on their own in “My Life As A Turkey.”

NOVA scienceNOW at 9 pm Wednesday follows New York Times tech reporter David Pogue as he uncovers the secrets behind our favorite foods in “Can I Eat That?”

Pioneering activist and best-selling author Gloria Steinem discusses her life and career on Overheard With Evan Smith at 7 pm Thursday.

Arts In Context at 7:30 pm Thursday documents the inspiring story of one of Austin’s beloved bands, Mother Falcon.

Join executive producer and narrator Anthony Bourdain as he takes viewers inside the mind of noted Korean-American chef and restaurateur David Chang in The Mind of a Chef at 8 pm Thursday.

The Daytripper at 8:30 pm Thursday follows Chet to Bay Area Houston to visit NASA, eat a hoagie and fried shrimp, go birding on Armand Bayou, and visit the Kemah Boardwalk.

Superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli takes on one of the biggest stages of his career for a concert in New York City’s famed Central Park with the New York Philharmonic on Great Performances at 9 pm Friday.

Having recorded hundreds of doo wop era performers for public television in the past 20 years, My Music opens the archives to present many never-before broadcast doo wop classics artist and songs from the vocal group era in Doo Wop Discoveries at 6 pm Saturday.

The CTG team swaps perspectives, discoveries, and flops from 2012 and makes their resolutions for a new gardening year on Central Texas Gardener at noon Saturday.

Austin City Limits at 7 pm Saturday presents great American music with the Steve Miller Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Featuring performances from various legendary clubs and hot performance spots, My Music travels on location to London and around the UK to the place where the British Rock Era was born in British Beat: My Music at 9 pm Saturday.